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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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